David Benavídez vs Caleb Plant fight details
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Super middleweight rivals David “The Mexican Monster” Benavídez and Caleb Plant are finally ready to settle their war of words tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions, which UK fight fans can watch via online stream.
Benavidez-Plant full fight details below:
How to Watch
Live Stream:FITE TV (UK)
Price: $12.99
Time: 2am (Sunday morning)
Ringwalks: 5am (approx)
TV Channel: SHOWTIME PPV (U.S.)
Weights
12×3 WBC Interim Super-middleweight title
Caleb Plant: 167.25lbs
David Benavidez: 166.75lbs
10×3 Super-welterweight
Jesus Ramos: 153.25lbs
Joey Spencer: 153.25lbs
10×3 Lightweight
Chris Colbert: 134.5lbs
Jose Valenzuela: 134lbs
10×3 Super-bantamweight
Kevin Gonzalez: 121.5lbs
Jose Sanmartin: 121.5lbs
10×3 Super-lightweight
Orestes Velazquez: 142lbs
Marcellino Lopez: 141.75lbs
8×3 Super-featherweight
Demler Zamora: 129.75lbs
Jesus Ibarra: 130lbs
6×3 Super-middleweight
Daniel Blancas: 167lbs
Nicholas Molina: 167.75lbs
6×3 Super-featherweight
Robert Meriweather III: 132lbs
Jesus Perez: 131lbs
Quotes
BENAVIDEZ: “I’m gonna break Caleb’s jaw on Saturday night, by the sixth round!
“I’ve been working extremely hard and I’m super ready. All the talk is done. I see Caleb has been doing that grave digging gesture, but he’s digging his own grave. We’re gonna see what that chin is like on Saturday.
“We worked so hard. I’m definitely the harder puncher. I’ve had this power. I’ve just tweaked it and now I’m even stronger. This is a boxer versus a pressure fighter. We’re coming out on top.
“Every time he fights a real true super middleweight, he gets hurt. He’s gonna be in there with the hardest hitting and most accurate fighter in the weight class. We’re gonna see what’s up.
“I gave him all of my attention. Back in the day I hit hard, but I didn’t really train that hard. Now that I’ve really prepared myself, I’m really dangerous and he should be worried. He definitely gave me the extra motivation because I really don’t like this guy and I want to shut him up. I’m definitely going to be pushing for the knockout every single round.
“Caleb is a good boxer with speed who moves around well. I’ve hurt everyone I’ve gotten in the ring with, and I can’t say the same for him. I guarantee I’m gonna hurt him.
“I just told him I was going to break his jaw. You know how it goes between me and Caleb Plant. I really don’t like that guy at all…This is definitely the grudge match that everybody wants to see.
“Caleb Plant doesn’t like me and I don’t like him, but it’s a classic fight between a really good boxer and a really good puncher. He’s going to be running all night and it’s going to be a cat and mouse game for me. I definitely have to be on my p’s and q’s.
“The winner is right there in position to fight for all the belts. But I’m not worried about anything else except this fight. I have to win this fight before I can get where I want to go.”
PLANT: “The fans are going to see me get my hand raised. That’s what I’m guaranteeing.
“We’re gonna put on a big fight Saturday. That’s what boxing needs and what the sport is all about.
“I’ve worked extremely hard for this fight. I don’t care if he’s already on weight. That’s what you’re supposed to do. Welcome to the club.
“You got your newfound muscles that you’ve been showing off all week. Welcome to the club. I don’t need the right opponent in front of me to start working hard. I’ve been this disciplined and I’ve walked the straight line. I’ve been doing it since I was a little kid.
“You have a real one in front of you on Saturday. I’m no blown up middleweight, I’m the real deal. You’re gonna see.
“I feel I’m the better boxer, I have the better IQ and I have more experience. I have the better pedigree and it’s gonna show on Saturday night.
“I’m one of the best in the world at what I do. We’ve yet to see if he can perform at this level, but we’re gonna find out on Saturday.
“David is a good fighter, and he knows I’m a good fighter too. I’m not interested in fighting bums. I want to fight good fighters for the fans and for my legacy.
“The winner of this fight is right there at the top. Canelo has that spot right now and I’m super motivated for this fight so that I can eventually right that wrong. First, I’m gonna handle business on Saturday night.”
Betting Odds (Betway)
1/3 Benavidez
12/5 Plant
14/1 Draw
Predictions
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: “This fight comes down to who can implement their game plan to the letter. Caleb Plant could box clever on the backfoot, landing his tricky punches from awkward angles and big counters, but he must not hold his feet for too long like he did against Canelo. Benavidez is the favourite and if he gets into a rhythm then it'll be a long, hard night for Plant. I'm leaning towards Benavidez to dominate with his power punching and pressure. Both boxers have been knocked down before and with the bad blood between them, it could either way!” read more…
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